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Y717 TLF

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,014 mi
Last recorded94,014 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 TLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 94,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Frond and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side highly recommended changing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,453 miles

Both Rear Spring are rusting

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brakes are binding slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2018 75,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Both not operating (1.1.A.3b)

Both Rear Spring are rusting

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brakes are binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2017 73,907 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,297 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 65,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 65,285 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator damp

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,495 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 54,782 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 54,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 46,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,095 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 45,095 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 43,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,407 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 42,407 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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Y717 TLF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 64,239 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y717 TLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y717 TLF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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